Alley of the Czartoryski Princes – Krakow, Poland
The Alley of the Czartoryski Princes is a tiny square at Pijarska Street. This name has been in operation since 2006, when this small space was modernized. Next to it is the City Arsenal , in which the Princes Czartoryski Museum is located - hence the name of
Kedumim Square – Jaffa, Israel
Kedumim Square today is the main square of Old Jaffa. This square has restaurants and cafes and during the summer it serves as a venue for small shows open to the public. From there you can descend to the alleys
Piata Mica – Sibiu, Romania
Walking through the passage underneath Turnul Sfatului in Sibiu, one will come to Piata Mica (The Small Square) which you will notice immediately is anything but small, and is not exactly square either. It is delightful though: much quieter, shadier and simply
Whistler Village – Whistler, B.C, Canada
From the moment you arrive in Whistler Village, nestled at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, it’s apparent that this is a resort village unlike any other you’ve ever experienced. It’s absolutely massive, but in a way you’re going to
Bastion Square – Victoria B.C., Canada
Bastion Square is a historic pedestrian mall in Victoria, British Columbia. The square has a ceremonial entry arch at View and Government streets, and the exit on the Wharf Street side opens to a staircase with a view of the Inner Harbour. In 1963, under the direction of city planner Rod
Fountains Square – Baku, Azerbaijan
Fountains Square (Azerbaijani: Fəvvarələr meydanı) is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now. The name of the fountains square derives from the presence of dozens of fountains throughout
Theater Square – Novi Sad, Serbia
Theater Square is a very popular public square in the city of Novi Sad in Serbia. The square gets its name because of the Serbian National Theatre building that is located in the square. The busy Pozorišni trg runs through
Postal Square – Kiev, Ukraine
Poshtova Square (Ukrainian: Поштова площа, translit.: Poshtova Ploshcha, literally: Postal Square) in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is one of the oldest historic squares of the city. Archaeological findings are dated back to the 4th century. A crossing of several historic streets such as Volodymyrsky Descent, Borychiv Descent and Sahaydachny Street, the
Kontraktova Ploshcha – Kiev, Ukraine
Square of Contracts or Contract Square (translit.: Kontraktova ploshcha) is a square in the historic Podil neighborhood of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The square is an important economic, cultural, and transport center of the Podil, containing numerous architectural and
Old Town – Innsbruck, Austria
In the heart of Tirol, only two hours away from Salzburg and Munich, Innsbruck’s Old Town is a small area of sturdy medieval houses, many painted in lively pastel colors and supported by sloping buttresses. As you stroll along the
Long Market – Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market (Polish: Długi Targ, German: Langer Markt) in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. It is situated between the end of Long Lane (Ulica Długa, Langgasse) and Green Gate (Brama Zielona, Koggentor). Established in about 13th century, initially as a merchant road leading to the oval market
Sergels Torg – Stockholm, Sweden
Sergels torg ("Sergel's Square") is the most central public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th-century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square. Sergels torg has a dominant west-to-east axis and is divided into three distinct parts: A sunken pedestrian plaza furnished
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery – Kiev, Ukraine
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (Ukrainian: Михайлівський золотоверхий монастир, Mykhaylivs’kyi zolotoverkhyi monastyr) is a functioning monastery in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The monastery is located on the right bank of the Dnieper River on the edge of a bluff northeast of the Saint Sophia Cathedral. The site is located in
Heroes’ Square – Budapest, Hungary
Hősök tere (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈhøːʃøk ˈtɛrɛ]; English: Heroes' Square) is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Piața Mare – Sibiu, Romania
Few Old Town squares in Europe - let alone Romania - have been given the love, care and cold hard cash that Sibiu’s Piata Mare has benefited from over the past few years. Always a handsome square famed for its imposing tower
Abu Dhabi Global Market Square – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Global Market Square (formerly Sowwah Square) is a development located on Al Maryah Island (formerly called Sowwah), northeast of the city center of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Construction of Abu Dhabi Global Market Square started in 2007, and
Rose Revolution Square – Tbilisi, Georgia
Rose Revolution Square (Georgian: ვარდების რევოლუციის მოედანი) is a square in the Vera district of Tbilisi at the western end of Rustaveli Ave. The square was constructed in 1983 and named Republic Square. In 2005 it was renamed into Rose
Glavni Trg – Maribor, Slovenia
The main square Glavni trg is the largest public square in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. The equare is where the history and the hustle and bustle of town life flow into one. Here you can look at important sights
Prešeren Square – Ljubljana, Slovenia
Prešeren Square (Slovene: Prešernov trg) is the central square in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is part of the old town's pedestrian zone and a major meeting point, where festivals, Ljubljana carnival, concerts, sports, political, and protest events take
Europe Square – Batumi, Georgia
Located in the center of the city and surrounded by unique and exquisite buildings, Europe Square is one of the most beautiful sites in the center of Batumi. After joining the Assembly of European Regions, the square was named Europe